[Q] De-bloating to bare minimum - Motorola Photon 4G

hi
got a photon
rooted it , am on 2.3.4
( bootloader still locked and no custom recovery - thinking of keeping it like this )
removed all sprint apps by using Titanium backup ( of course after making a backup )
can someone guide me how can i debloat this rom to bare minimum , there are far too many useless apks on it , but i dont wanna do anything stupid.
is there a way to debloat it further to get better battery and more free ram.
regards

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[Q] HTC LEGEND back to Stock

hi guys
i bought an HTC Legend (used) perfectly working ,,,
Android version : 2.3.4 gingerbread ( cyanogenmod 7 )
acctualy i dont like this rom ,, and i want to bring back to stock version
i realy searched a lot on internet
what i did try :
i downloaded RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7.08.35.21_release_130330_signed , but id didnt work ,, after the 3rd step it shows no android atached to pc.
then i tried to copy this on my sd LEGEIMG_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7.08.35.21_release_130330_signed , but still didnt work ,, when i enter the recovery ,it looks for the rom and says invalid ,,,
would appriciate for an help
hope to hear soon from u guys
Just download B.0.8 and flash via recovery? They have obviously rooted it if it has CM7.
turn the phone off and power on holding volume down,What does it say??
if you really want to go stock and lose root download HTC Sync then try the RUU
Or for a stock 2.2 rom rooted (but apart from root it is stock)
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Hi there, I'm really sorry if I'm bugging, I just want to make sure I'm going to do this right.
I'm currently running the latest stable version of CM 7 on my HTC Legend and want to revert to completely stock firmware (no root, no nothing) because I'm giving it away.
In order to revert to stock, I just:
- install HTC Sync (so the drivers are all there) and
- run the RUU I download and...that's it?
Thanks in advance for your answer.
P.S. Cyanogen Mod 7 is really fast on the Legend, great improvement, however battery life is pretty bad (less than 24 hours), the wifi (although a lot more sensitive) switches on and off and worst of all, the phone itself reboots randomly, even when I'm not using it, it's just in my pocket...Might just be my problem, still I need to revert to the original stock.
That's exactly what you do You may want to backup text messages and things if you are moving to another Android Phone (e.g. Titanium Backup and SMS Backup + Restore)
Go to Shipped ROM's to find the ROM you want to revert it to
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Mafuzzer said:
That's exactly what you do You may want to backup text messages and things if you are moving to another Android Phone (e.g. Titanium Backup and SMS Backup + Restore)
Go to Shipped ROM's to find the ROM you want to revert it to
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Titanium Backup if you plan on rooting your next phone, keep that in mind. Wouldn't want backups you couldn't use now, would ya?
Have fun!
Thanks a lot guys!! This info is a lot of help! The process just seemed a lot easier and more straight forward than the modding itself.
I'm sorry to have to revert but it really came as a surprise that Cyanogen had so many issues on my Legend after hearing so many great things about it, but, as I said, it might just be my device...
Off-topic: My personal device is a Galaxy Ace with Android 2.3.4 leaked firmware and it runs great. I'd love a Cyanogen Mod on that as I'm sure it would work a lot better than on my Legend.
Just a quick q, Was it overclocked when you experience these reboots?
No, it wasn't overclocked. The phone ran stock firmware (no root) until 3 days ago when I decided to try out Cyanogen.
Mafuzzer said:
That's exactly what you do You may want to backup text messages and things if you are moving to another Android Phone (e.g. Titanium Backup and SMS Backup + Restore)
Go to Shipped ROM's to find the ROM you want to revert it to
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Hi
I had troubles using the RUU method to get stock back, so I used BlaYos rom. It works great to.
Hello
I just want to clearify. Ive used cyanogenmod 7.2, root of course and also simple2ext.
Will this method restore it to factory status? I'm giving it to a friend and I need it to be original.
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questions about rooting and getting rid of bloatware

Well, I just got my phone yesterday and before I start adding a apps that I like. Would it be better to root now? I know the phone just came out, so are the rooting methods we have good quality roots? because I don't want to mess up my phone since I already had it for 2 days. . I know im just over thinking but just would like some feedback from xda. Also is there anyway getting rid of all the bloatware this phone has? or do I have to wait for a custom rom?
note: I'm with AT&T
thanks alot xda
Hey whats up? You might want to play with your new GS3 for a bit to see what you like and dislike about the phone. That way, when you are ready to flash a custom ROM, you know what style of ROM that you like. For instance, the Galaxy S3 uses the TouchWiz interface. Some ROM's are based on TouchWiz and some are striped down like AOKP or CyanogenMod. Hopefully you know what I'm talking about, otherwise you shouldn't think about rooting or flashing ROM's until you do some research. Make sure you know what rooting is before you jump in. To answer your question, you can remove bloatware after you root your phone with Titanium Backup. (purchase the pro version) You do not need a custom ROM to remove bloatware. By having root access, you open up your phone to a whole new world! After you gain root access, your next step is flashing custom ROM's. My advice, do a lot of reading here on XDA and learn. Also, YouTube has some great videos on rooting and flashing ROM;s. (check out galaxyS3root.com) Make sure that anything you flash/mod, specifically says it is for your phone. Make/Model/Carrier etc. If you have any questions about this stuff, PM me. I like to help.
dave2metz said:
Hey whats up? You might want to play with your new GS3 for a bit to see what you like and dislike about the phone. That way, when you are ready to flash a custom ROM, you know what style of ROM that you like. For instance, the Galaxy S3 uses the TouchWiz interface. Some ROM's are based on TouchWiz and some are striped down like AOKP or CyanogenMod. Hopefully you know what I'm talking about, otherwise you shouldn't think about rooting or flashing ROM's until you do some research. Make sure you know what rooting is before you jump in. To answer your question, you can remove bloatware after you root your phone with Titanium Backup. (purchase the pro version) You do not need a custom ROM to remove bloatware. By having root access, you open up your phone to a whole new world! After you gain root access, your next step is flashing custom ROM's. My advice, do a lot of reading here on XDA and learn. Also, YouTube has some great videos on rooting and flashing ROM;s. (check out galaxyS3root.com) Make sure that anything you flash/mod, specifically says it is for your phone. Make/Model/Carrier etc. If you have any questions about this stuff, PM me. I like to help.
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wow thanks for such an awesome reply. I actually just rooted my phone 2mins ago and installed CWR. Right now, im not interested getting a new rom until like you said did my research. However, I didnt know Titanium Backup can get rid of all the bloatware. THANKS!!!
rayoubi said:
wow thanks for such an awesome reply. I actually just rooted my phone 2mins ago and installed CWR. Right now, im not interested getting a new rom until like you said did my research. However, I didnt know Titanium Backup can get rid of all the bloatware. THANKS!!!
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Also be sure if you should manually remove any bloat you do not remove anything you are not sure 100% about. there are many components that are bloat but linked directly to Touchwiz....if parts are removed upon reboot or a factory rest your phone may not be able to fully boot and you will be busting out ODIN.
After rooting and having CWM installed, first thing you should do is do a nandroid backup. If you ever screw up removing stuff from your phone, you can just restore it. I have a backup of my phone rooted before removing bloat and another after I have all the bloat removed.
rayoubi said:
wow thanks for such an awesome reply. I actually just rooted my phone 2mins ago and installed CWR. Right now, im not interested getting a new rom until like you said did my research. However, I didnt know Titanium Backup can get rid of all the bloatware. THANKS!!!
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Yup finally rooted myself after having the phone for nearly two weeks. I'm patiently waiting until Blazer ROM 1.3 is available for download so I don't need to worry about what bloatware is ok/not ok to remove. :victory:
After rooting your phone is anyone having problems with system update alerts that keep coming up ?
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What will i benefit from rooting my xperia mini pro ??

Hello guys,
Can someone tell me the benefits of rooting the phone ??
I know how it is done but cant find a reason for it.
So, stating some reasons would help making up my mind.
Thanks
It allows you to:
1. Gain superuser rights
2.Remove all the bloatware e.g. Xperia hotshots
3. To install cwm through which various mods and roms ( supporting locked bootloader) can be flashed
And many things more:
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U can use only root apps,copy the apps that you download from google play (for back up!) in the important system,and much more
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Jo_90 said:
Hello guys,
Can someone tell me the benefits of rooting the phone ??
I know how it is done but cant find a reason for it.
So, stating some reasons would help making up my mind.
Thanks
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Link2sd is a big one for me as the memory on a mini is pretty low and you dont have to worry any more with this installed also as above you can get rid of all the bloat.
I also had an overheating problem and a fix was on here very quickly but needed root for it to work (no problems since )
Also if you generally like to play with stuff and try things new root is needed to really get to grips with the help on here.
I got ics from here before it was available for my area also.
Finally its FUN just follow the instructions to the letter and if your not sure dont do it.
with root u can install root xplore n titanium backup lol
the most importan app for android user
root is the same as administrator for windows
bootloader unlocked means u own the device :good:
Rooting ur phone wll give u tp use many apps. Dont hesitate to root
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With rooting, you will get access to many useful tools for android otherwise can't be used.
For starter, people above me have mentioned before have mentioned some useful apps that can be used in root-only hh.
Titanium Backup is an indispensable apps for your phone to ensure your apps and crucial data inside it won't gone. It can be used to remove useless bloatware, as well
Personally, i use ProxyDroid to bypass the proxy on my campus. Note that unrooted phone has no way to set global proxy.
Of course, rooting will give you access to abundant Custom Rom in the development forum. What is the benefit, you ask?
First, you don't need to stuck to Sony-made UI if you don't like it. I believe someone will say to just install third party apps to make up for it, but you can't just replace the entire UI with it.
Second, you can control the performance of your phone. It is the so called undervolt and overclock stufs. Playing with this, you can determine how the phone play, the way you like it, whether you make it gaming powerhouse (in the cost of battery and overall hardware) or just make it use lesser battery.
Hope that help
Jo_90 said:
Hello guys,
Can someone tell me the benefits of rooting the phone ??
I know how it is done but cant find a reason for it.
So, stating some reasons would help making up my mind.
Thanks
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Its a choice. But it's such a weird question i think. Maybe its not the benefit. But by rooting your phone, you can customize your original OS. there are many Phone's OSs (ROMs) developed by our friends. Its customized, there are things thats not include in the ori OS. Or maybe you want an app that's not coming for your phone's version, but available in other phone, you can get that by install it yourself.
BUT becarefull when you decide to try to root your phone. And you must be patient, dont give quickly when you failed
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Link2sd, market enabler, ads block, v6 supercharger and setcpu.
That is my top 5 of reason to root
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Practical reasons for me to root.
1) Removing bloatware.
2) Adblock.
3) Easier to use screenshot app.
dave
1.Full Control over the Hardware
2. You can customize your Device like never before
3.You can cleanup your system unbelievable clean.
4.You can use much more tools which requires a rooted device.
5. Tune your screen like to Amoled, that push your smartphone experience like a rocket.
One Thousand things more
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Is HOX+ pre-rooted ??

I don't know much about rooting but I do know that If I can get root access then I can uninsatll the pre installed apps provided . Yestrday , I have uninsatlled a app called 7digital . and If I delete the apps then would it cause any harm to the phone ??!!
I know of no Android phones currently on the market that are "pre-rooted". If you would like to root and uninstall the carrier bloatware that typically comes pre-packaged on many Android phones you are free to. It is recommended that you use this handy tool to do the job: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994961 . After rooting I would be sure to only uninstall the obviously useless packages, though (anything not related to system functionality like YPMobile or most apps with your carrier's name in the beginning of their names).
come on... no phone is pre rooted (bnew phone)
baste07 said:
come on... no phone is pre rooted (bnew phone)
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The miui phones are pre rooted
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A little guidance needed

hello everyone, just got myself a Neo V and i have the following noobie questions
i've come from varous devices, new to sony, i am on stock ics here with locked bootloader (ICS - 4.0.3) and build number being 4.1.A.0.562, if i wanna install another ROM it needs to be 4.0.3 or some other? (don't wanna unlock boot now)
a really good ICS rom which is less laggy than the stock one please?
thanks
Well if u want u can use the new world of apps that rooting has given u to remove the bloatware and to freeze the memory hogging apps to make ur device faster
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Well if u want u can use the new world of apps that rooting has given u to remove the bloatware and to freeze the memory hogging apps to make ur device faster
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